The North Face Crestone Backpack vs The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack

The main difference between the The North Face Crestone Backpack and the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack is that the Crestone Backpack has Laptop Sleeve (Padded and protective 15" laptop sleeve) while the Youth Recon Squash Backpack does not.

The North Face Crestone Backpack - Front View
The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Specs Brand The North Face The North Face
Name Crestone Backpack Youth Recon Squash Backpack
Category Daypack School
Sub Category Outdoor Childrens
Capacity (L) 27.5L 17L
Dimensions (in) 18.13 x 11 x 8.25 16 x 11.25 x 6
Weight (lb) 1 0.98
Fabric 600D Polyester
Color Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY
Rating 4.7 4.4
Price Under $100 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps J shape - adjustable padded strap J shape - adjustable padded strap
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle Breakaway sternum straps designed specifically for kids
Zippers Nylon zipper with metal pulls Nylon zipper with plastic pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 2 side slip in pockets, 1 front zip pocket, Contrast embroidered The North Face logo on center top Front zippered pocket, mesh water bottle pockets, front mesh drop pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, simplified organization in front pocket, tablet sleeve and key fob Large main compartment that can hold 9.5" x 12" folders, zippered pocket, mesh pockets
Side Pockets 2 slip-in side pockets 2 side mesh pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Two webbing top handles Top grab handle
Loops and Attachments Reflective bike-light loop
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded and protective 15" laptop sleeve
Tablet Sleeve Padded
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded back panel Comfortable, stitched-foam back panel

You're currently comparing the Crestone Backpack by The North Face against the Youth Recon Squash Backpack by The North Face.


The North Face's Crestone Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Outdoor features while The North Face's Youth Recon Squash Backpack is a School backpack with Childrens features.

The The North Face Crestone Backpack has a capacity of 27.5L (liters), weighs 1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.13 x 11 x 8.25. It's made of and is available in Mild Grey Heather/TNF Black in comparison the The North Face Youth Recon Squash Backpack's capacity is 17L with a size of 16 x 11.25 x 6 inches. Constructed from 600D Polyester it weighs 0.98 pounds and is available in C4V-TNF BLACK/HIGH RISE GREY.